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Reality TV News - July 2005
Former 'Idol' finalist Clay Aiken to appear on ABC's 'All My Children'
July 30, 2005
Clay Aiken, currently on a 25-city U.S. tour, will appear on the ABC's "All My Children" playing himself being interviewed by Erica Kane.
'American Idol 4' finalist Constantine Maroulis busy with TV and music
July 29, 2005
The next time you see "American Idol" finalist Constantine Maroulis on TV, he may be playing a musician on his own family drama series.
Eric Littmann becomes the third 'Big Brother 6' houseguest to be evicted
July 29, 2005
In a dramatic game changing move, the tables got turned in the Big Brother 6 house this week, with Kaysar Ridha, the show's third Head of Household, shaking things up and enacting a plan that resulted in Eric Littmann, last week's outspoken Head of Household, being evicted during last night's live broadcast of the CBS reality competition.
Fox announces 'American Idol 5' audition dates and locations
July 29, 2005
Fox has announced the dates and locations for the American Idol 5's open auditions.
Fox still probing former 'American Idol 2' finalist Corey Clark's claims
July 28, 2005
Fox TV has an outside investigator looking into charges levied by a former "American Idol" contestant against judge Paula Abdul.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie to both return for 'Simple Life 4'
July 28, 2005
"The Simple Life" may be a lot harder for feuding co-stars Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie because they are both under contract for another season.
'Rock Star' hostess Brooke Burke divorcing 'Extreme Makeover' hubby
July 28, 2005
It looks like "Rock Star: INXS" emcee Brooke Burke will soon be able to resume her "Wild On ..." ways.
NBC's 'Average Joe 4' ends with Anna Chudoba selecting "joe" Nathan Griffin
July 28, 2005
After three editions, an Average Joe installment finally ended with an "average joe" getting the girl. Kinda.
Big Brother 6 - Episodes 7 & 8 summary
July 28, 2005
"Bonus Doubleheader!," our episode summary for the seventh and eighth episodes of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by ginger, is now available.
'Dancing With The Stars' sequel to change voting system, feature weekly results show
July 28, 2005
One day after television writers attending the Television Critics Association summer press tour verbally sparred with ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson over the awkward Dancing With The Stars voting system that resulted in Kelly Monaco's victory being decided by the penultimate episode's voting (a setup that meant that the couples' finale performances -- and the judges' finale scoring -- played absolutely no role in determining the competition's winner) the network announced Wednesday that the celebrity ballroom dancing competition will feature a standalone results show (a la Fox's American Idol) when it returns for a second edition in early 2006.
Former 'Average Joe' Alfred LaPonza sues NBC, alleges idea theft
July 27, 2005
A former "Average Joe" contestant has filed suit in Cleveland federal court claiming NBC is using his ideas in the current season of the reality series.
Bravo's 'Blowout' star Jonathan Antin to be a father
July 26, 2005
Bravo's "Blow Out" star Jonathan Antin and his longtime girlfriend, Sescie, are expecting their first child.
The Surreal Life 5 - Episode 3 summary
July 26, 2005
"Put It On, Put It All On!," our episode summary for the third episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 5 series, written by Estee, is now available.
Report: Ex-NFL QB Gary Hogeboom on CBS' 'Survivor: Guatemala'
July 26, 2005
Michigan native and former Dallas Cowboy's quarterback Gary Hogeboom will be on the 11th season of the CBS reality show, "Survivor," it was reported Tuesday.
NBC's 'The Apprentice: Martha Stewart' to premiere September 21
July 25, 2005
NBC announced yesterday that The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, its new Martha Stewart spinoff of Donald Trump's The Apprentice reality series, will premiere on Wednesday, September 21 at 8PM ET/PT.
Big Brother 6 - Episode 6 summary
July 25, 2005
"A Snowball In Hell, or, Gee, Guess Who Gets Evicted?," our episode summary for the sixth episode of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by ginger, is now available.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 5 summary
July 25, 2005
"It's All About The Hook Up!," our episode summary for the fifth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Average Joe 4 - Episode 4 summary
July 25, 2005
"Skates, Skanks and Sobs," our episode summary for the fourth episode of NBC's Average Joe 4: The Joes Strike Back series, written by SilverStar, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen - Episode 8 summary
July 25, 2005
"Mom's Chicken Soup," our episode summary for the eighth episode of Fox's new Hell's Kitchen series, written by Silvergirl1, is now available.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson embarking on troop visit tour
July 25, 2005
Troops stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, will be visited by Johnny Knoxville, Sean William Scott and Jessica Simpson, stars of the movie "The Dukes of Hazzard."
'Idol' finalist Clay Aiken set to begin Jukebox Summer Tour 2005
July 24, 2005
Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is set to begin his 25-city Jukebox Summer Tour 2005 in Tom's River, N.J.
'Hogan Knows Best' star reveals true reason for doing reality show
July 24, 2005
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan told Sunday's New York Post he's doing a reality show for VH1 to help his daughter be a star.
Fired female 'Apprentice' contestants doing charity pinup calendar
July 24, 2005
A dozen women fired by Donald Trump on "The Apprentice" will appear as pinup girls in a calendar to benefit the charity Dress for Success.
Woman arrested for running 'Newlyweds' Jessica Simpson scam
July 24, 2005
New Jersey police say a woman posed as an assistant to singer/actress Jessica Simpson and scammed a slew of expensive swag she planned on selling on eBay.
The Scholar - Finale Episode summary
July 24, 2005
"Scholarships For Everyone!," our episode summary for the sixth and final episode of ABC's The Scholar series, written by zipperhead, is now available.
The Surreal Life 5 - Episode 2 summary
July 24, 2005
"Yo, Ho, Bowl The DAWs Down," our episode summary for the second episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 5 series, written by Estee, is now available.
'The Osbournes' star Ozzy Osbourne visits injured U.S. soldier
July 22, 2005
A U.S. soldier injured in Iraq says he was surprised when rock star Ozzy Osbourne turned up at his bedside in Washington's Walter Reed Hospital.
Michael Donnellan becomes the second 'Big Brother 6' houseguest to be evicted
July 22, 2005
After a dramatic weekend in which anger and gossip dominated the Big Brother 6 house, Michael Donnellan, who had been nominated for eviction by Eric Littmann, the second Head of Household, became the second houseguest to be evicted from the CBS reality show during last night's live broadcast.
'Princes of Malibu' couple David Foster and Linda Thompson divorcing
July 22, 2005
The musical parents featured in Fox TV's reality show "Princes of Malibu" are getting a divorce.
'Big Brother 6's Janelle Pierzina has DWI and shoplifting past
July 21, 2005
A member of CBS' "Big Brother" house has been exposed as a convicted shoplifter and drunken driver, E! Online reported Thursday.
'Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood lands sweet Hershey's deal
July 21, 2005
"American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood has a sweet new job -- singing advertising jingles for Hershey's candy.
Big Brother 6 - Episodes 3, 4, & 5 summary
July 21, 2005
"The Summer of No Secrets," our episode summary for the third, fourth, and fifth episodes of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by pmspml5, is now available.
Ratings: Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance' debuts big, dominates the night
July 21, 2005
If the ratings for last night's premiere of Fox's new So You Think You Can Dance reality show are any indication, it looks like ABC's recently concluded Dancing with the Stars series isn't going to be this summer's only hit reality dancing show.
'Renovate My Family' family sues producers over home improvements
July 21, 2005
A suburban Chicago family says Fox TV's "Renovate My Family" not only destroyed their house but destroyed them financially, as well.
'Tommy Lee Goes To College' star denies proposing to ex-wife
July 20, 2005
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee denies reports he's getting ready to remarry his ex-wife and mother of his children, actress Pamela Anderson.
ABC formally renews 'Dancing with the Stars' for a second season
July 20, 2005
Formalizing a decision that had been expected for some time, ABC announced today that it has ordered a second season of its recently concluded smash-hit Dancing with the Stars reality ballroom competition series.
Ratings: ABC's 'Brat Camp' gets off to a strong start, draws 10.4 million viewers
July 20, 2005
Don't look now, but it appears as though ABC might have another hit summer reality series on its hands.
Fiance's ex-girlfriend sues 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton for slander
July 19, 2005
A New York Post report about a fight between Paris Hilton and Zeta Graff, her , has spawned a $10 million lawsuit against "The Simple Life" star.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest launches his own clothing line
July 19, 2005
People who want to dress like "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest only have to look to his new clothing line.
Former reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith takes on South Carolina
July 19, 2005
MSNBC reports former reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith recently stunned Myrtle Beach, S.C., residents with her wild and wacky antics.
'Idol' judge Paula Abdul joins Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance'
July 19, 2005
"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has signed onto host Fox TV's new reality show, "So You Think You Can Dance."
Report: ESPN confirms being close to 'The Contender' second season deal
July 19, 2005
Nearly two months after talk about The Contender returning on another network first started circulating, ESPN reportedly confirmed yesterday that it is close to a deal to acquire the rights for a second season the cancelled NBC reality boxing series.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 4 summary
July 18, 2005
"I Don't Believe In War," our episode summary for the fourth episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Average Joe 4 - Episode 3 summary
July 18, 2005
"Whole Lotta Hurtin' Goin' On," our episode summary for the third episode of NBC's Average Joe 4: The Joes Strike Back series, written by Seana, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen - Episode 7 summary
July 18, 2005
"Has Anyone Seen The Fillets?," our episode summary for the seventh episode of Fox's new Hell's Kitchen series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Hell's Kitchen - Episode 6 summary
July 18, 2005
"Science Doesn't Allow It," our episode summary for the sixth episode of Fox's new Hell's Kitchen series, written by Silvergirl1, is now available.
The Scholar - Episode 5 summary
July 18, 2005
"Gay Marriage and Dead Presidents," our episode summary for the fifth episode of ABC's The Scholar series, written by iwannabearealitystar, is now available.
Pauly Shore hoping that 'Minding the Store' will spark comeback
July 17, 2005
Nineteen-nineties TV and film icon Pauly Shore says he hopes his new reality show "Minding the Store" will revive his mom's business and jump-start his career.
ABC Family's Venus and Serena Williams reality show to debut July 20
July 17, 2005
Tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams are appearing in a ABC Family Channel reality show documenting their busy lives.
Sandra Bullock marries 'Monster Garage' star Jesse James
July 17, 2005
Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock is now Mrs. Jesse James.
'Survivor' winner Tom Westman to guest on 'Bold and the Beautiful'
July 15, 2005
"Survivor" winner Tom Westman is ready to take on another challenge -- daytime drama.ABC 'Hooking Up' star alleges show led to Army program discharge
July 15, 2005
One of the women featured in ABC's documentary "Hooking Up" claims she was booted from the Army for appearing in the program.
'American Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood to star in CMT special
July 15, 2005
The whirlwind life of "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood is being captured on film for a special on country music cable channel CMT.
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey appear together, deny affair rumor
July 15, 2005
"Newlyweds" Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey looked married as ever canoodling at ESPN's ESPY awards in Los Angeles this week, it was reported Friday.
Ashlea Evans becomes the first 'Big Brother 6' houseguest to be evicted
July 15, 2005
After being nominated for eviction by Rachel Plencner, Big Brother 6's first Head of Household, Ashlea Evans became the first houseguest to be evicted from CBS's new Big Brother house.
Big Brother 6 - Episode 2 summary
July 14, 2005
"And ThenThere Was Howie," our episode summary for the second episode of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by Swami, is now available.
Former 'Apprentice' Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth splits with husband
July 14, 2005
Former "The Apprentice" contestant Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth told People magazine Thursday that she has left her husband of five years.
VH1's 'Hogan Knows Best' star wins first round in rooster flap
July 14, 2005
Hulk Hogan's rooster can crow a little easier these days now that the dispute with Belleair, Fla., officials may be over.
Environmentalists claim MTV's 'Gauntlet 2' destroyed rare turtle nests
July 14, 2005
Two environmental groups claim that the crew of MTV's upcoming "The Gauntlet 2" reality competition trashed a Tobago beach used for nesting by rare sea turtles.
CBS's 'The Amazing Race 8' "family edition" teams racing around only North America?
July 13, 2005
Based on the numerous sightings of Race observers around America, it appears that at least one of the fears that The Amazing Race fans voiced when CBS first announced its plans for a "family edition" that included children has come true -- the eighth edition of worldwide reality adventure competition has been dumbed down (at least geographically.)
'Idol's Simon Cowell to produce new ABC 'Million Dollar Idea' show
July 13, 2005
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is executive producer of a new reality show for ABC called "Million Dollar Idea."
John O'Hurley says 'Dancing With The Stars' helped his image
July 13, 2005
ABC TV's "Dancing with the Stars" runner-up John O'Hurley says the hit TV show has helped his image.
'American Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood signs deal with Skechers
July 12, 2005
"American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood is following in the footsteps of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera as the new face of Skechers shoes.
Report: Fox may force Paris and Nicole to reunite for 'Simple Life 4'
July 12, 2005
Estranged socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie may be contractually forced into a fourth season of their Fox TV show, "The Simple Life."
Kelly Monaco's celebrity soaring after 'Dancing With The Stars' win
July 12, 2005
"General Hospital" actress Kelly Monaco is learning five days a week on a daytime drama don't compare to an hour in the spotlight of prime-time TV.
Report: Donald Trump considering race-divided 'Apprentice' teams
July 12, 2005
MSNBC reports a battle between races is being considered for the next installment of Donald Trump's NBC reality show, "The Apprentice."
ABC's 'The Bachelor 8' to film in Paris, still casting for leading man
July 12, 2005
Having already relocated its The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise from California to New York City for the show's two most recent editions, ABC yesterday announced its latest attempt to recapture the ratings success of the now struggling series -- moving the show's filming location 4,000 miles further east, to Paris, France.
FremantleMedia inks deal for additional 'American Idol 6' audition tour
July 12, 2005
It won't be of any help to anyone hoping to compete on next season's American Idol 5, but Idol's FremantleMedia production company announced yesterday that it has signed an American Idol 6 licensing deal that will allow a media and event company to conduct an additional optional round of 500-person Idol 6 open casting call auditions in fifty cities across the country.
'Rock Star: INXS' to begin its viewer voting with tonight's second episode broadcast
July 12, 2005
Reflecting the international nature of its talent search -- a search that was conducted in twenty cities on six continents -- beginning tonight, Rock Star: INXS viewers in nine countries will have a chance to have their votes determine which contestants will survive each Tuesday performance round.
'American Idol' to expand sixth season auditions to 50 more cities
July 11, 2005
"American Idol" hopefuls across the United States will not have to leave their home states to audition for the sixth season of the FOX-TV hit.
The Surreal Life 5 - Episode 1 summary
July 11, 2005
"There's A DAW Born Every Minute," our episode summary for the premiere episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 5 series, written by Estee, is now available.
Big Brother 6 - Episode 1 summary
July 11, 2005
"Oh, Bother!," our episode summary for the premiere episode of CBS's Big Brother 6 series, written by Swami, is now available.
The Scholar - Episode 4 summary
July 11, 2005
"Lights! Camera! Alyssa Pouts!," our episode summary for the fourth episode of ABC's new The Scholar series, written by Cygnus X1, is now available.ABC News' 'Hooking Up' Internet dating series premieres July 14
July 11, 2005
ABC's "Hooking Up" is being described as a TV documentary about Internet dating rather than a tawdry reality show centered on sex and the single girl.
Ratings: CBS's 'Big Brother 6' debuts well, wins time period in viewers and key demos
July 10, 2005
CBS's Big Brother 6 premiered well on Thursday, handily winning its 8-9PM ET/PT time period in both total viewers and key demographics and teaming with CSI and Without A Trace repeats to lead CBS to a clean sweep in the night's primetime ratings.
Ratings: ABC's 'Dancing With The Stars' finale hits summer highs not seen since 'Idol'
July 10, 2005
ABC's Dancing With The Stars series ended its season with a bang on Wednesday night, drawing the most viewers and highest Adults 18-49 demographic numbers of any summer television series since Fox's September 2002 finale of American Idol's first season.
Hurricane Dennis forces Kelly Clarkson to postpone tour dates
July 9, 2005
Severe weather conditions forecast because of approaching Hurricane Dennis forced singer Kelly Clarkson to postpone tour dates in Louisiana and Florida.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 3 summary
July 9, 2005
"She Wants To Play Games, I'm Better At Them," our episode summary for the third episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by batts, is now available.
Real Gilligan's Island 2 - Episodes 7 & 8 summary
July 9, 2005
"Where’s Bob Denver When You Need Him?," our episode summary for the seventh and eighth episodes of the second edition of TBS's The Real Gilligan's Island series, written by Scuba Steve, is now available.
INXS signs new recording agreement with Epic Records
July 8, 2005
Epic Records and INXS reportedly have reached a recording agreement as the band begins its search for a lead singer on the CBS series "Rock Star: INXS."
'The Surreal Life 5' headlines VH1's new summer "Celebreality" Sunday night lineup
July 8, 2005
In a quiet scheduling change that somehow got lost in the current flood of summer reality programming, sometime in the last few weeks VH1 announced that it has moved the premiere of The Surreal Life 5 -- previously scheduled to debut in September -- up a couple of months and will instead premiere the series on Sunday, July 10 at 9PM ET/PT.
Former 'Nashville Star' host Nancy O'Dell marries business executive
July 7, 2005
Television personality Nancy O'Dell has married a business executive she met while waiting in line at a Los Angeles-area airport.
Charges dropped against former 'American Idol 2' finalist Corey Clark
July 7, 2005
Charges have been dropped against Corey Clark, a former "American Idol" contestant arrested last month after police were called to his Sacramento hotel.
Mariah Carey stays atop singles chart, Bo Bice debut drops to fifth
July 7, 2005
Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" retained its No. 1 ranking on Billboard's Hot 100 for a second week in a row.
Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo defeat John O'Hurley and Charlotte Jorgensen in ABC's 'Dancing With The Stars' finale
July 7, 2005
In an unlikely upset, General Hospital actress Kelly Monaco and professional dancer Alec Mazo went from worst to first over the course of six weeks, a journey that ended with the dance couple being crowned the winners of Dancing With The Stars during last night's live finale of the six-episode smash hit ABC summer reality series.
Chuck Munyon and Caitilin Stoller win The WB's 'Beauty and the Geek'
July 7, 2005
In the end, the bigger geek -- at least in height -- won.
CBS announces 'Big Brother 6' online features, including new Head of Household blog
July 7, 2005
CBS announced yesterday that as it has in previous seasons, CBS.com will support Big Brother 6's thrice weekly broadcasts with several additional online features.
ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' once again dominates the weekly ratings
July 6, 2005
Continuing a run that's made it the undisputed breakout hit of the early summer season, last week's penultimate episode of ABC's Dancing with the Stars once again dominated the week's ratings, topping the television week's programming in nearly every key rating demographic.
CBS gives Reality TV World a sneak peak at inside the 'Big Brother 6' house's first night
July 6, 2005
In anticipation of tomorrow's premiere of Big Brother 6, CBS has given Reality TV World a detailed sneak peek at both the inside of the new Big Brother house and a look at the houseguests' initial first night celebration.
Former 'Apprentice' contestant Ereka Vetrini fired in 'Tony Danza Show' shakeup
July 6, 2005
For the second time in as many years, former The Apprentice contestant Ereka Vetrini has heard the famous Donald Trump phrase that no person (assuming they're not on CBS's horrible Fire Me... Please series) wants to hear -- "you're fired."
Upcoming 'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart hates ankle bracelet
July 6, 2005
Domestic diva Martha Stewart says she hates her electronic ankle bracelet and adds jokingly she learned how to dismantle it from the Internet.
'Big Brother 6' producer: The show's old house "stunk... it was awful"
July 5, 2005
Big Brother, CBS's summer replacement reality show, is getting a new house in Los Angeles for its sixth season.
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Episode 5 summary
July 5, 2005
"Hit Me Baby One Last Time," our episode summary for the season finale fifth episode of NBC's Hit Me Baby One More Time series, written by Flairmarq, is now available.
Dancing with the Stars - Episode 5 summary
July 5, 2005
"Fox, Tigers, and Deer Oh My!," our episode summary for the fifth episode of ABC's new Dancing with the Stars series, written by PhoenixMons, is now available.
The Real World: Austin - Episode 2 summary
July 5, 2005
"It's The Mel and Danny Show!," our episode summary for the second episode of MTV's The Real World: Austin series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Average Joe 4 - Episode 1 summary
July 5, 2005
"Three Strikes And The Joes Are Out," our episode summary for the premiere episode of NBC's Average Joe 4: The Joes Strike Back series, written by MTW1961, is now available.
CBS's 'The Cut' moves to Wednesdays beginning July 6
July 5, 2005
CBS has announced that The Cut, its new The Apprentice-like reality series that features fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger starring in the Donald Trump role, will move to Wednesdays at 8PM ET/PT beginning Wednesday, July 6.TLC's new 'Miami Ink' tattoo artistry series to premiere July 19
July 2, 2005
Cable's TLC sets up shop in Miami's South Beach to take viewers inside the colorful, sometimes painful, world of tattoo artistry in "Miami Ink."
Report: 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton wants 'royal' wedding
July 1, 2005
Celebrity Paris Hilton says she wants to get married in London, as close to a royal wedding as possible, preferably in the place Prince Charles tied the knot.
'American Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice confirms marriage to girlfriend Caroline Fisher
July 1, 2005
Verifying rumors that began surfacing earlier this week, American Idol 4 runner-up Bo Bice confirmed yesterday that he and Caroline Fisher, his girlfriend of nearly two years, were married in a June 15 wedding ceremony in Helena, Alabama.
